Feathered Findings November 6th

Some of my favourite finds from a potter about town. I've been feeling pretty rough with some bug I've caught, I'm hopeful I'm over the worst now so I'm catching up with some pictures.

The first picture, not the greatest of pictures as this was a long way off but it tells a story. These Southern Lapwing birds are some of the feistiest parents in the world, they will fight off anything they see as a threat to their family. This Crested Caracara came under attack from the two Lapwing, both the Lapwings had deployed their spurs, the Caracara wisely moved on.

Ive never managed to see the female Upland Goose, usually we are here later in the season, so it was nice to bump into this pair who were out taking a stroll.

Here we go again with an id problem. I think it's a Chilean Swallow but not 100% sure so if you can help please let me know.

Now these ducks I'm unsure of, there were three on the pond (two pictures below). I think they, or at least two, are Yellow-billed Pintails and one maybe Teal? Let me know what you think please.