feeding on

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He said the bird was feeding on the pond at about 09:00 BST when he saw it and it "only stayed a day" on the island.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

New World screwworm, a parasite feeding on living tissue, has been confirmed in Texas.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

"Gray whales are facing a major crisis and the heart of it does seem to be feeding on their prey in the Arctic," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

It also means that there will be more sharks feeding on stingrays, which are responsible for around 10,000 injuries in California every summer, Lowe said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

When fish make a commotion feeding on the surface, birds will circle over and dive.

From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick