EAST LONDON, England -- At first glace it is a photo too insane to believe.
Could that REALLY be a weasel riding on the back of a woodpecker in mid-flight?
A wildlife expert told BBC News there is no reason to doubt it.
The photographer who captured the amazing shot is Martin Le-May. He told Business Insider that he and his wife were walking through a park when they heard an animal in distress.
Le-May told ITV News in an emailed statement that his presence nearby likely startled the weasel which allowed the bird to make its escape by flying away into a nearby bush.
Multiple news organizations also have several more photos provided by Le-May showing the rare moments. See them here >>Birds Guide, ITV News, Business Insider.