Aboard the CGC Vigorous (Dec. 1999) -- The U.S. Coast Guard Vigorous had some unlikely visitors while patrolling 100 miles east of Cape Cod, Mass. A Group of about 20 finches landed on the cutter and stayed for several days of rest. While the birds were aboard, BMC Scott Cooper (above) had an extra pair of eyes while standing watch on the flying bridge. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO