Would a Sparrowhawk ever take a Woodpecker

Anonymous
Anonymous

Hi there

After my walk about Marston Vale a couple of weeks ago, I saw activity form a Sparrowhawk trying to chase a Green Woodpecker.  The Green Woodpecker produced a loud alarm call and fled for its life.

Would a Sparrowhawk ever take on food source like a Green or Great Spotted Woodpecker at all,,, or are the birds to large to attack?

Just interested

Regards

Kathy and Dave