[BirdPhotoIndia] Raptor for ID, possibly an accipiter; Sundarbans

The attached was shot by Amitava Banerjee at Sarakkhali 2, Sundarbans Tiger Reserve on 9/12/11. Amitava thinks that the bird is trying to rescue its offspring from drowning, but that may not be easy to prove.

Anyway, I am very interested in the ID of the bird. To me it looks like an Eurasian Sparrowhawk, a bird unknown in the Sundarbans. But we are seeing strange birds in the Sundarbans this year including a Golden Bush Robin. Any help much appreciated.

Regards,

Sumit

Sumit K Sen
Kolkata, India
www.kolkatabirds.com

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