Resident troubled after kingfishers crash into home’s windows daily
A Bedok South resident has turned to social media for help after a pair of kingfishers repeatedly crashed into her home windows.
In a TikTok video posted on 2 Feb, the homeowner shared footage of the birds flying straight into a glass window.
“We need help! Even bird spikes don’t stop them,” the caption read.
@jaimewu We need help! Even bird spikes don’t stop them 😵💫 #fypviralシ #fypsg #sgbirds #birdlovers #kingfisher
The clip shows at least one kingfisher hitting the window with a thud before flying off. After perching on a nearby tree for a short while, they proceed to fly into the window again.
Source: @jaimewu on TikTok
Speaking to MS News, Jaime Wu, 54, a secretary, shared that the bird issues started a month ago.
Ms Wu said she had previously tried spikes, hanging discs and masking tape, but to no avail.
The recurring collisions have prompted her to seek advice on how to prevent further incidents.
Netizens chime in with various solutions
Several netizens chimed in with suggestions, with one explaining that birds sometimes mistake their own reflections as other birds.
Source: TikTok
Another TikTok user identified the birds as collared kingfishers and suggested getting bird repellent reflective rods.
Source: TikTok
One commenter also proposed installing reflective film on the windows, to which the OP said they will try it out soon.
Source: TikTok
Another netizen advised them to hang a plush toy animal outside the window, emphasising that it must be larger than the birds.
Source: TikTok
OP intends to try matte window film next
Ms Wu intends to try a matte window film next, at the advice of some netizens.
She also told MS News that prior to this, she encountered hornbills making loud noises at her corridor window.
Source: Birds of Singapore
While there is no specific information on the Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS) website for kingfishers, there are suggested solutions for hornbills should they start knocking on residents’ windows.
According to AVS, affected residents can consider installing bird deterrents, such as spikes or reflective objects, on their window ledges.
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Featured image adapted from @jaimewu on TikTok & Birds of Singapore.
