A stranger has been feeding pigeons at Circuit Road HDB for several weeks, leading to hundreds of birds gathering daily and causing hygiene concerns for residents.
Ms Xu, a 41-year-old housewife living at Circuit Road, reported the issue to Shin Min Daily News. She stated that the man, who appears not to be a resident, began appearing a few weeks ago near Block 68.
“He throws bread all over the grass, and when pigeons fight for food, they fly everywhere. It’s dirty and messy,” she said.
Videos recorded by residents show the man taking bread from a bag, tearing it into pieces, and throwing it onto the grass as pigeons gather to eat.
When Shin Min Daily News visited the location, they found pigeons on the lawn and building walls. At around 4:00 PM, birds began gathering at Block 68. A senior citizen mentioned that the pigeons appear at the same time daily because they’ve been fed regularly.
At approximately 5:00 PM, a man arrived with bread and began feeding the pigeons. When noticed by the reporter, he stopped and questioned why photos were being taken.
When asked if he knew feeding birds violated regulations, the man first denied feeding birds, then claimed it was his first visit to the area. Despite being shown video evidence matching his appearance, he insisted it wasn’t him and suggested it might be his friend.
The pigeon gatherings have resulted in droppings throughout the area. A 58-year-old cleaner from a neighboring block said she must clean bird droppings from her doorstep daily after returning from work.
“After a tiring day, I still have to clean up when I get home. If I don’t wash it, it’s not acceptable,” she said.
Bird spikes have been installed on some walls of the first and second floors, indicating this isn’t a new problem.
The Marine Parade Town Council told Shin Min Daily News they are working with relevant departments to address the issue. They conducted a pigeon catching operation at the beginning of the month and plan another soon.
The Town Council added that bird droppings can cause various diseases and asks residents to report pigeon feeding by calling 1800 241 6487 or 1800 287 6530.
