He's certainly EJ's preference. OC has done himself no favours by destroying the eggs as EJ will be able to chase intruders away from the nest instead of having to stay put.
Our herring gulls are red listed birds. Think about that the next time you hear some flaming idiot calling for a cull of them.
She can be one awesome female and with Odin to back her, surely they cant fail!
your right there Clare, EJ is one tough cookie.
They can now both get rid of OC and his mates and lay more eggs. Just enough time I think. Such a roller coaster but the best news ever.