Why Squirrels Are Rare in the City — Except Near Temple
Temple's gardens and mature trees
The quiet courtyards and gardens around Temple are one of the few spots in the City with enough mature tree cover to put a squirrel within reach of a nearby roofline, unlike the dense office core further west.
Older buildings with damaged rooflines
Where it does happen, it's usually an older building with a damaged fascia or soffit rather than a modern office block, since those newer buildings rarely offer the same kind of gap to widen.
Signs to Look For
- Scratching, running or gnawing sounds in the loft, especially early morning and dusk
- Chewed timber, insulation or cabling in the loft space
- A visible entry point — damaged fascia, soffit or roof tiles
- Squirrels seen repeatedly entering the roofline from a nearby tree or fence
Closing Off a Roofline Near Temple
Repairing the fascia or soffit a squirrel used is worth doing once it's been dealt with.
