Crows still a nuisance in Bishan: Resident spots nests in trees
Residents in Bishan continue to grapple with a persistent crow problem.
A Stomper, who highlighted the issue to Stomp, shared that the noise from the birds starts as early as 6am daily.
She also shared photos of nests that had appeared in two trees near her home earlier in April.
"I reported it on the OneService app, but from my previous experience, they took seven to eight months to reply," said the resident.
"Hopefully it'll be faster this time, otherwise it'll be meaningless because the fledglings would have already hatched."
According to the Stomper, the problem is especially bad around the canal area behind Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary and Secondary School, where a large number of crows have been spotted.
Besides the noise, residents have also had to deal with the mess left behind by the birds as they pick through rubbish.
"The situation has not improved for sure," she added.
"You'll just have to spend one morning in the affected areas to experience it."
This isn't the first time Bishan has faced issues with crows.
In February 2023, Stomp reported on a spate of crow attacks near Block 110 Bishan Street 12.
In response, the National Parks Board (NParks) collaborated with the Bishan-Toa Payoh Town Council to remove crow nests, prune trees, and trap crows in the area.
The trapped birds were subsequently euthanised as part of population control measures.
House crows (Corvus splendens) are not native to Singapore and are considered an invasive species, posing a threat to native biodiversity.
They are also particularly protective of their young and may attack when they sense their chicks are threatened.
Residents are encouraged to assist in mitigating the crow population by not feeding birds and disposing of food scraps properly.
Residents are advised to contact the Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) at 1800-476-1600 or through their online feedback form for the removal of crow nests encountered in neighbourhoods.
If you are being attacked, take an alternate route and avoid dense trees where crows are roosting as they have facial-recognising abilities. It is best to avoid the area they are protecting.
Stomp has contacted the town council for more information.
