I checked the Embarrass rice paddies in St. Louis Co on Sunday, Aug. 15. There were small numbers of shore birds present probably due to the low levels of the water, and quite a bit of feeding area exposed. I had: L. Sandpipers-24-30, Semip. Sandpipers- a few, Pectoral Sandpipers-a dozen or so, ONE Buff-breasted Sandpiper , Snipe, L. Yellowlegs, Killdeer-a few and ONE Semipalmated Plover. There were few ducks except for Blue-winged teal. A dozen or more Gr. Blue Herons. I hope to check it again tomorrow(Tuesday) morning. Audrey L. Evers