Weasel photographed flying on woodpecker's back

Jessica Durando | USA TODAY

You have to see it to believe it.

A photograph, taken by Martin Le-May, shows a small weasel on a woodpecker's back in the air, according to iTV News.

The photo was taken in Hornchurch Country Park in the United Kingdom.

Le-May described the event to ITV News, saying: "Suddenly it was obvious it had a small mammal on its back and this was a struggle for life."

He goes on to say, "The woodpecker landed in front of us and I feared the worst. I guess, though, our presence, maybe 25 meters away, momentarily distracted the weasel. The woodpecker seized the opportunity and flew up and away into some bushes away to our left. Quickly the bird gathered its self respect and flew up into the trees and away from our sight."

Thankfully, the woodpecker lived.

"The weasel just disappeared into the long grass, hungry," Le-May said.

(Thanks to ITV News)