Crow traps 'designed to be humane' deployed in Punggol, MP urges residents not to feed birds
Crow traps were recently set across neighbourhoods in Punggol after the authorities received feedback on the birds, said Punggol GRC MP Yeo Wan Ling.The cage-type traps, deployed in targeted areas, are known as Larson traps and «designed to be humane», she assured residents in a Facebook post on Monday (April 27).Captured birds have access to food and water placed inside, she said, and are «safely contained without harm or distress».«All handling is carried out in accordance with established guidelines. We take this seriously, and our approach is always to manage the situation responsibly, while ensuring that the crows are treated with care,» she added.In her post, Yeo said the town council and National Parks Board are carefully monitoring the crow situation.She explained that during nesting periods, crows can become more protective. «Our teams have been keeping a careful lookout for these locations so we can respond appropriately and keep everyone safe.»