Timing is everything!
A lesser spotted woodpecker, which I think this is, generally measures around 6" and a weasel is probably a bit bigger, how much bigger depending on the age and whether male or female. I therefore wonder if this is a young weasel, not yet totally proficient in hunting. That would explain the ability for the bird to be able to fly off before the weasel presses home the attack.
Its a green woodpecker, about 5 times the size of a lesser spot......
Why is it not latched onto the back of the woodpeckers neck with its teeth as it would have done almost instantly? The front leg is not in a wrapped around gripping position either. I doubt it just went along for the ride?
MS
Neck bites can miss the vital spot. Clearly it's relying on hydrostatic shock to ensure a clean kill...
Why is it not latched onto the back of the woodpeckers neck with its teeth as it would have done almost instantly? The front leg is not in a wrapped around gripping position either. I doubt it just went along for the ride?
MS
My vote goes to .................... photoshop.Why is it not latched onto the back of the woodpeckers neck with its teeth as it would have done almost instantly? The front leg is not in a wrapped around gripping position either. I doubt it just went along for the ride?
MS
Neck bites can miss the vital spot. Clearly it's relying on hydrostatic shock to ensure a clean kill...