Ghim Moh resident frustrated over growing crow population: 'It is terrifying'
Crows have long been a nuisance to Singaporeans.
A Stomper, who wishes to remain anonymous, shared with Stomp a video of a flock of crows she spotted near Ghim Moh Road Market and Food Centre on Jan 1.
She lamented how the crows breed and create a noisy and messy environment for residents who struggle to find peace.
"Why are crows not classified as pests and exterminated like rats?" she asked.
"All we have to do is make sure food waste is wrapped up securely and no bird feeding is enforced, but authorities are not strict about this!
"How long more do we have to endure mental distress caused by crows?"
She added that crows in the Ghim Moh area have been long ongoing and that she has also observed several crows in the vicinity of Aljunied MRT Station, especially in the evenings when the birds return to their nests.
Although the Stomper has never been attacked by the birds, she expressed concern over getting hurt by their 'sharp beaks'.
"It is terrifying to live in areas where you are swamped with crows every now and then," she said.
"Some culling would be done, but after some time, the pest population grows again and nothing is done to control the population until someone reports it again."
The Stomper also complained of more wild roosters appearing in neighbourhoods, 'crowing in the wee hours' and disturbing the sleep of many residents.
She lamented how people cannot get a 'proper sleep' or a 'peaceful home environment' because of these birds.
In 2023, Stomp reported on a spate of crow attacks that occurred at Bishan, Serangoon and Orchard Central.
Following these reports, the National Parks Board (NParks) euthanised crows in Bishan and removed nests and young crows near Orchard Central.
National Development Minister Desmond Lee said that NParks has stepped up its efforts to manage Singapore's crow population.
This includes trapping and removing crows, surveying and removing nests in trees regularly and reducing the birds' food sources.
However, bird feeding and the presence of human-generated food sources are the main reasons for crow concentration and population growth in heartland areas.
NParks partners with agencies and town councils to improve the cleanliness of housing estates and to encourage proper food waste management by residents and food establishments.
For now, all of us can play our part by not feeding the crows and by keeping our environment clean.
