Town council, govt agencies tackle Jalan Kayu pigeon nuisance

Pigeons have invaded yet another neighbourhood here, sullying the white walls of Housing Board blocks with their droppings, to the ire of residents in Sengkang.

- Ang Qing

On Sunday, Shin Min Daily News reported that residents at blocks 446B, 447A and 447B in Jalan Kayu have had to endure large flocks of pigeons roosting and chirping, and soiling their walls, air-conditioner compressors and laundry racks.

Residents told the Chinese-language newspaper that the noise and filth from the urban birds, which are usually considered pests, have become an issue in recent years.

Some attributed the problem to bird feeders in the area.

Responding to queries, an Ang Mo Kio Town Council spokeswoman said on Monday that the town council is aware of bird-feeding activities in the estate and their impact on the environment and health of residents there.

"We have been closely monitoring the situation.

"During our inspections, we are actively reaching out to our residents and have put up posters in the lift cars to educate them about the negative impact of bird feeding," she said, without elaborating on when the town council was first alerted to the issue.