Branta canadensis (Canada Goose).
 
 
 
Photo: 01/31/15, noon.


A bunch of Canada Geese stopped at our lake today. They are large, have a black head and neck, white patches on the face, and a brown body ... and very strong nerves. They are long-lived and some individuals reach an age of 30 years. I took the small photo on 05/06/17. 
 

  
 
wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada_goose
UF:
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw245