SINGAPORE – Crow shooting operations have begun in Yishun and will be expanded to eight other districts over the next few weeks, said National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat.
The areas are: Bishan, Jurong, Kranji, Punggol, Sembawang, Tampines, Toa Payoh, Woodlands and Yishun. Operations will be brought to more areas progressively, he said in a Facebook post on March 25.
Mr Chee said the crow shooting will complement existing management efforts such as trapping, nest removal and reducing food sources.
Cordons and signage will be put up at shooting zones to notify the public to keep away, and auxiliary police officers will support the operations and ensure public safety, he added.
“The community can also play a part by not feeding pest birds and ensuring that food scraps are properly disposed of.”
Mr Chee announced the decision to resume the shooting of crows in February following a rise in reports of the birds’ attacks.
