NParks intensifies efforts to control aggressive crow behavior following public safety concerns
Following a series of attacks by at least two crows near Orchard Central, the National Parks Board (NParks) has continued to remove nests and fledglings in the area to address public safety concerns. The attacks, which occurred outside the mall, involved crows swooping down and pecking pedestrians. NParks responded quickly, removing nests and warning people to stay away from the tree where the crows roosted.
Despite these actions, the crows responsible for the attacks remain at large. During a site visit by The Straits Times, NParks officers worked with staff from Orchard Central to set up barriers and place a warning sign to protect pedestrians. However, five men were attacked when they ventured too close to the crows’ nest.
NParks, in collaboration with the mall’s management, has advised on additional protective measures and continues to monitor the area for further incidents. The crows involved are part of an invasive species from South Asia, and authorities have stated that they are using various methods to manage the population, including trapping, habitat modification, and nest removal.
Public reactions to these actions have been mixed, with some expressing concern over the ethics of trapping the crows. However, NParks maintains that these measures are necessary for public safety, citing previous instances, such as the culling of crows in Bishan earlier in the year, to manage aggressive bird populations.
