100 miles east of Cape Cod, MA (October)--One of 20 or so Finches rests on the head of BMC Scott Cooper while he was on bridge watch during patrol aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Vigorous (WMEC 627) 100 miles east of Cape Cod, Mass. The birds became quite friendly during their three-day rest before departing the cutter. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO courtesy CGC Vigorous