Residents at a Serangoon HDB block are forced to keep windows closed and avoid laundry due to years of a neighbour feeding pigeons, leading to extensive bird droppings on walls and drying racks. NEA surveillance cameras temporarily eased the problem, but pivot resumption remains an issue in HDB estates across Singapore.
'Raining bird shit': Woman allegedly feeds pigeons from Serangoon flat, affecting residents An elderly female occupier of the high-floor unit at Block 2032 Serangoon Avenue 2 allegedly feeds the birds regularly Significant bird droppings were seen on the facade wall, clothes drying rack of a lower floor unit, and on the ground floor.
Residents of a Housing and Development Board block in Serangoon have allegedly resorted to keeping their windows closed and not hanging out their laundry due to a neighbour feeding pigeons over the past eight years. A video posted on Instagram by paper artist Chia Ching Kai, 46, shows a flock of pigeons outside a high-floor unit at Block 302 Serangoon Avenue 2.
The birds could be seen resting on the block's rooftop, the unit's clothes drying rack, and even on its window grills.
"There is an entire column of units that couldn't put out their laundry, or even keep their kitchen windows open," Chia wrote in his post, adding that some neighbours said the issue had been ongoing for the past eight years. According to the 46-year-old, an elderly female occupier of the said unit has been attracting pigeons with her feed.
The video also shows significant bird droppings on the facade wall, clothes drying rack of a lower floor unit, and on the ground floor. Chia clarified in response to another user's comment the National Environment Agency had installed a surveillance camera at the opposite block, facing the said unit. He noted that the situation eased during that time, but returned once the closed circuit television was removed.
Responding to Chia's post, Instagram user Lim Su Rong said that the issue is common in HDB estates across Singapore.
"No matter how many times we've given feedback, its of no use. NEA/Town Council can install cameras to monitor, but after some time, they will still continue. And neighbours will suffer.
" Another Instagram user Christine said: "Cannot imagine such neighbours living on the top floor and can't hang out my laundry at all. " Speaking to AsiaOne on Sunday , Chia said he does not live in the same stack of flats but has been affected by the issue since he moved there two years ago.
Chia also shared that he has reported the issue on the One Service app and received a response on May 4 that the authorities are monitoring the area for signs of feeding activities as part of ongoing investigations.. AsiaOne has reached out to the National Parks Board and Marine Parade-Braddell Heights Town Council for comment.
Parliament on May 7, passed amendments to the Wildlife Act, with those found illegally feeding wildlife, including those who feed birds, set to face increased fines and potential imprisonment. The stiffer penalties come amid increased incidents of illegal wildlife feeding and aim to strengthen deterrence, said Senior Parliamentary Secretary for National Development Dr Syed Harun Alhabsyi.
According to data from NParks, the number of cases where enforcement action was taken against illegal wildlife feeding has almost doubled — from close to 150 cases in 2021 to over 380 cases in 2025, with the majority involving pigeon feeding. Persistent wildlife feeding in Singapore particularly involves invasive pest bird species like rock pigeons and house crows, which results in public disamenities and risks to public hygiene.
First-time offenders will now face fines of up to $10,000, while repeat offenders will face maximum fines of $20,000, a jail term of up to 12 months, or both.
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