Redhill residents wear earplugs to sleep amid din from roosters, birds
Scores of birds perch on trees in the evening and chirp till midnight, said one resident.
The constant crowing of wild chickens and the chirping of birds is disrupting the daily lives of Redhill residents, with some saying they wear earplugs just to get a good night's rest.
Shin Min Daily News received feedback from a resident at Block 124 Bukit Merah Lane 1, who said she has been plagued by noisy birds and chickens for the past six months, especially in the early hours of the morning and in the evenings.
Ms Lin, 44, who moved in just over a year ago, noticed the problem right from the start. While the noise was initially bearable, she said it has worsened in recent months, and has complained to authorities several times.
According to Ms Lin, more than a hundred birds gather in the trees every evening around 6pm and keep chirping until midnight.
"There are also a lot of roosters downstairs. They start crowing early in the morning and make it hard for us to sleep," she added.
In April, authorities pruned the trees, which helped temporarily but the issue resurfaced once the leaves grew back.
Increasing bird population
Qiu Fuquan, 73, who has lived in the area for more than 40 years, said the bird population has noticeably increased over the past six months.
"The trees have grown to about four storeys high, and the birds like to perch right at the top," he said.
"Most are small black birds with shrill calls. Even with the windows closed, you can still hear them at night. I have no choice but to wear earplugs to sleep."
Over at Block 123, Ms Wang, 58, said the crowing of chickens is a daily affair unless it rains. "It's not just one, it is always a few roosters crowing at once," she said. "Some people say it's like being back in a kampung, but it's really a disturbance for those who need proper rest."
When a Shin Min reporter visited the area, at least 10 pheasants and several pigeons were spotted. Banners have also been put up by the authorities, reminding the public not to feed wild pigeons.
The town council has stepped in, saying it will trim trees and trap chickens to ease the noise.