Species T-Z

Tree swallow: Thanks to a nesting box someone put up by the Route 28 bridge, we now have tree swallows in the summer. Seasonally common; Nesting: Yes
Tufted titmouse: Though common in the suburbs, these birds are a bit scarce in Somerville, probably for lack of feeders. Less common; Nesting: Possibly
Veery: The veery is said to be a bit shy, but I was lucky to get a good, near view of this spring migrant at the Prospect Hill Park. Rare; Nesting: No
Warbling vireo: I love it when a bird conforms to its name.  This vireo was indeed warbling in its tree by the banks of the Mystic. Less common; Nesting: Possibly
White-breasted nuthatch: I see these birds here rarely, though they're very common in the suburbs, particularly in winter.  And actually, they've been more numerous here in recent years. Common; Nesting: Possibly
White-crowned sparrow: I saw this one -- where else? -- on the banks of the Mystic. Rare; Nesting: No
White-throated sparrow: An irregular, but not uncommon, visitor to my yard. Seasonally common; Nesting: No
Wild turkey: Temple Street, one morning in April. Less common; Nesting: Possibly
Wilson's warbler: Found this one in my yard during the migration. Less common; Nesting: No
Winter wren: The picture is poor, but the tail gives it away.  This wren was by the Earhart Dam in the fall. Rare; Nesting: No
Wood thrush: We get a good variety of thrushes in spring and fall, but wood thrush I've seen exactly once.  Rare; Nesting: No
Yellow warbler: This is one of the two warbler species I've seen in summer, always by the banks of the Mystic, near Assembly Square. Seasonally common; Nesting: Yes
Yellow-bellied flycatcher: These seem to be much less common here than other Empidonax flycatchers.  This one was seen a bit late in the migration, in early June. Less common; Nesting: No
Yellow-bellied sapsucker: The woodpeckers are the true harbinger of spring.  They're the first of the migrants to pass through, starting in March. Less common; Nesting: No
Yellow-rumped warbler: Where you find one yellow-rumped warbler, you can usually find another -- and sometimes many others. This particular one was seen by the Mystic in early May, in loose company with four or five others. Less common; Nesting: No