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Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 100, No. 2, Department Of Library Special Collections May 2024

Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 100, No. 2, Department Of Library Special Collections

The Kentucky Warbler

No abstract provided.


Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 100, No.1), Department Of Library Special Collections Feb 2024

Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 100, No.1), Department Of Library Special Collections

The Kentucky Warbler

No abstract provided.


Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 99, No. 4), Department Of Library Special Collections Nov 2023

Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 99, No. 4), Department Of Library Special Collections

The Kentucky Warbler

No abstract provided.


Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 99, No. 2), Department Of Library Special Collections May 2023

Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 99, No. 2), Department Of Library Special Collections

The Kentucky Warbler

No abstract provided.


Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 99, No. 1), Department Of Library Special Collections Feb 2023

Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 99, No. 1), Department Of Library Special Collections

The Kentucky Warbler

No abstract provided.


Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 98, No. 4), Department Of Library Special Collections Nov 2022

Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 98, No. 4), Department Of Library Special Collections

The Kentucky Warbler

No abstract provided.


Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 98, No.3), Department Of Library Special Collections Aug 2022

Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 98, No.3), Department Of Library Special Collections

The Kentucky Warbler

No abstract provided.


Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 98, No. 2), Department Of Library Special Collections May 2022

Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 98, No. 2), Department Of Library Special Collections

The Kentucky Warbler

No abstract provided.


Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 98, No. 1), Kentucky Library Research Collections Feb 2022

Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 98, No. 1), Kentucky Library Research Collections

The Kentucky Warbler

No abstract provided.


Effects Of Melatonin Implantation On The Activity Levels Of Captive Snow Buntings (Plectrophenax Nivalis), Zoë Ward Jan 2022

Effects Of Melatonin Implantation On The Activity Levels Of Captive Snow Buntings (Plectrophenax Nivalis), Zoë Ward

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

In vertebrates, melatonin regulates many components of the circadian rhythm; depending on the organism’s location and time of year, the pineal gland will produce melatonin accordingly, controlling the sleep-wake cycle and breeding physiologies. However, locations at the poles in which the sun is above the horizon for multiple days at a time pose unique challenges for the organisms living there. The goal of this study was to examine how the implantation of melatonin in an arctic-breeding songbird affects its activity levels and circadian rhythm. The subject of this study, the snow bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis), is a small songbird …


Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 97, No. 4), Kentucky Library Research Collections Nov 2021

Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 97, No. 4), Kentucky Library Research Collections

The Kentucky Warbler

No abstract provided.


Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 97, No. 3), Kentucky Library Research Collections Aug 2021

Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 97, No. 3), Kentucky Library Research Collections

The Kentucky Warbler

No abstract provided.


Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 97, No. 2), Kentucky Library Research Collections May 2021

Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 97, No. 2), Kentucky Library Research Collections

The Kentucky Warbler

No abstract provided.


Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 97, No. 1), Kentucky Library Research Collections Feb 2021

Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 97, No. 1), Kentucky Library Research Collections

The Kentucky Warbler

No abstract provided.


Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 96, No. 4), Kentucky Library Research Collections Nov 2020

Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 96, No. 4), Kentucky Library Research Collections

The Kentucky Warbler

No abstract provided.


Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 96, No. 3), Kentucky Library Research Collections Aug 2020

Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 96, No. 3), Kentucky Library Research Collections

The Kentucky Warbler

No abstract provided.


Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 96, No. 2), Kentucky Library Research Collections May 2020

Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 96, No. 2), Kentucky Library Research Collections

The Kentucky Warbler

No abstract provided.


Howard, Wayne (Fa 1372), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Mar 2020

Howard, Wayne (Fa 1372), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 1372. Student folk studies project titled “The Blackbird Invasion of Logan County, Kentucky: An Oral History Account, in Human Terms, of a Current Problem” which includes interviews and a paper about the effects of blackbirds in Logan County, Kentucky. Interviews may include information about blackbird situation, informant’s name and address. The photos are stored in the WKU Photo Archives.


Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 96, No. 1), Kentucky Library Research Collections Feb 2020

Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 96, No. 1), Kentucky Library Research Collections

The Kentucky Warbler

No abstract provided.


Ua37/44 Faculty Personal Papers Gordon Wilson, Wku Archives Jan 2020

Ua37/44 Faculty Personal Papers Gordon Wilson, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Personal papers of Gordon Wilson.


Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 95, No. 4), Kentucky Library Research Collections Nov 2019

Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 95, No. 4), Kentucky Library Research Collections

The Kentucky Warbler

No abstract provided.


Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 95, No. 3), Kentucky Library Research Collections Aug 2019

Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 95, No. 3), Kentucky Library Research Collections

The Kentucky Warbler

No abstract provided.


Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 95, No. 2), Kentucky Library Research Collections May 2019

Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 95, No. 2), Kentucky Library Research Collections

The Kentucky Warbler

No abstract provided.


Wilson, Alexander Gordon, 1888-1970 (Sc 3384), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Apr 2019

Wilson, Alexander Gordon, 1888-1970 (Sc 3384), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 3384. Letters of WKU English faculty member Gordon Wilson to fellow faculty member Frances Richards and her sister Mary Ellen Richards, Franklin, Kentucky. The folklorist and accomplished amateur ornithologist writes effusively about his life and post-retirement work, including his autobiography and his linguistic and bird studies in the Mammoth Cave region. He reports various bird sightings and counts to Mary Ellen, discusses upcoming speeches and publications, shares news of his family, friends and health, and thanks Frances for gifts of phonograph records. Includes notes from his wife written after his death.


Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 95, No. 1), Kentucky Library Research Collections Feb 2019

Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 95, No. 1), Kentucky Library Research Collections

The Kentucky Warbler

No abstract provided.


Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 94, No. 4), Kentucky Library Research Collections Nov 2018

Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 94, No. 4), Kentucky Library Research Collections

The Kentucky Warbler

No abstract provided.


Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 94, No. 3), Kentucky Library Research Collections Aug 2018

Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 94, No. 3), Kentucky Library Research Collections

The Kentucky Warbler

No abstract provided.


Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 94, No. 2), Kentucky Library Research Collections May 2018

Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 94, No. 2), Kentucky Library Research Collections

The Kentucky Warbler

No abstract provided.


Transcriptomic Response To Immune Challenge In Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia Guttata) Using Rna-Seq, Cassandra Scalf Apr 2018

Transcriptomic Response To Immune Challenge In Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia Guttata) Using Rna-Seq, Cassandra Scalf

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Despite the convergence of rapid technological advances in genomics and the maturing field of ecoimmunology, our understanding of the genes that regulate immunity in wild populations is still nascent. Previous work to assess immune function has relied upon relatively crude measures of immunocompetence. However, with next-generation RNA-sequencing, it is now possible to create a profile of gene expression in response to an immune challenge. In this study, captive zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata; adult males) were challenged with bacterial lipopolysaccharide (2 mg/Kg BW; dissolved in 0.9% saline) or vehicle (0.9% saline) to stimulate the immune system. Two hours after injection, birds …


Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 94, No. 1), Kentucky Library Research Collections Feb 2018

Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 94, No. 1), Kentucky Library Research Collections

The Kentucky Warbler

No abstract provided.