Smoke From Pains Bay Wildfire.

Over a month ago, on May 5, lightening struck a tree in Pains Bay in Alligator River Wildlife Refuge. The fire has been burning ever since then. There have been a few smoky days here in Colington Harbour, but nothing like Wednesday evening. Here's reporting from WNCT in Greenville, for more information and pictures. And here's an Incident Overview and Map. Here's the reporting from Outer Banks Voice: June 7, 2011 Intense Fire 75% Contained. June 6, 2011 Smoke and Beach Nourishment Report. June 4, 2011 Super Fog! Recap with great photos.

Here's looking down the canal.

Osprey.

Squash and zucchini, peppers, eggplant, basil, dill.