'Bird kingdom' in Bukit Panjang leaves resident feeling like he's 'living in an aviary'
A resident living near Bukit Panjang Community Club (BPCC) says an explosion in the bird population, especially crows, has turned daily life into a noisy, unhygienic ordeal.
Stomper Tim, who lives at Pending Road, said blocks 121, 125, 126 and 127 are among the worst hit.
"From as early as 4am, the crows start cawing non-stop until evening," he said. "You can't sleep in, you can't even nap at lunchtime."
Photos shared with Stomp show groups of crows in the area and void decks coated with bird droppings.
The Stomper says the crows are so loud that rest is nearly impossible, describing the situation as "living next to an aviary".
On the ground, bird droppings are everywhere, especially at Block 127, raising concerns about the spread of diseases.
"Sorry dude, you have to clean up for me!" Tim joked in a photo caption showing the mess.
He added that the crows have grown "unnaturally big and fat" from thriving unchecked, with tree canopies in the area providing ideal roosting spots.
Tim said complaints to the authorities have not brought improvements.
"If this is happening here in Pending, just behind BPCC, what about the rest of Bukit Panjang?" he asked.
He is urging authorities to act quickly to cut down the noise, clean up droppings, and prevent the "bird kingdom" from growing further.
In response to a Stomp query, Holland-Bukit Panjang Town Council said it is working with the National Parks Board and the National Environment Agency to manage the situation.
"These include intensified cleaning of common areas, targeted trapping operations, tree pruning, regular nest removals, and stricter enforcement against illegal bird feeding," a town council spokesperson said.
The town council also urged residents not to feed birds, to dispose of food waste properly, and to report any illegal feeding activities.
"Through our collective effort, we can foster a cleaner, safer, and more pleasant neighbourhood for all," the spokesman added.
