Picture this: you and your girlfriend are on a romantic vacation in Scotland, enjoying some adventurous rock climbing by the ocean. You’ve done your research and warned her to stay away from the nesting Fulmar chicks, but you didn’t mention their unique defense mechanism: defensive regurgitation. Fast forward to a day of climbing, and suddenly your girlfriend is covered in orange goo, courtesy of the Fulmar chicks. She’s furious and blames you for not warning her enough. So, who’s really to blame here? Let’s dive into this messy story and find out!
Climbing Adventure in Scotland

Beware of the Fulmar Chicks!

Defensive Regurgitation?

The Unfortunate Incident

The Aftermath

Trying to Help

Day Ruined

Admitting the Truth

Her Reaction

Vacation Spoiled ️

Feeling Wronged

The Question

Birds, Puke, and Blame: A Scottish Climbing Adventure Gone Wrong
Our protagonist and his girlfriend embark on a rock-climbing adventure in Scotland, but things take a turn for the worse when the girlfriend gets too close to a nest of Fulmar chicks. Despite his warning to stay away from them, he didn’t mention their unique defense mechanism: defensive regurgitation. The girlfriend ends up covered in orange goo and loses her lunch, ruining the day and their vacation. She’s mad at him for not warning her enough, while he feels like she shouldn’t have gone near the birds in the first place. So, who’s really at fault here? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this puke-tastic predicament! ️♀️
OP is YTA for not warning girlfriend about bird defense.

BF’s lack of warning causes bird puke disaster. YTA.

Outdoor enthusiasts share bird attack stories and defense mechanism video.

NTA comment defends OP’s warning to girlfriend about angry birds.

NTA. Warning was clear, people don’t understand 15 feet.
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Disrespecting nature: ESH for disturbing nesting site
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User calls out OP for not giving proper warning. YTA.

“Stay away from aggressive birds” – Wise advice to live by

Hiker gets puked on by birds, but whose fault is it?

Girlfriend accused of not doing research for hike – NTA.

Girlfriend could have taken more precautions. NTA.

Birds with defense mechanisms? NTA for warning her to stay away ♂️

Partners on same team, don’t let bird puke ruin vacation

NTA defends against blame for girlfriend’s bird vomit mishap.

Hiker questions writer’s rock climbing experience after bird puke incident.

NTA commenter warns to not make assumptions about wild animals.

Girlfriend gets puked on by birds despite warning. NTA.

NTA reminds us to use common sense with wildlife encounters.

NTA warned GF about birds, she didn’t listen. Her fault.

Hikers criticized for disturbing nesting birds during romantic climb

Respect the birds and they won’t puke on you.

BF defends himself as NTA in hiking incident.

Being aware of nesting birds is important! #NTA

Nature gonna nature! Did he leave out crucial details?

Criticism towards trip organizer’s lack of responsibility towards wildlife

UK law forbids disturbing nesting birds, ESH for hiking there

Considerate hiking is key to preserving endangered seabirds
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Uninformed BF made unilateral decision, YTA according to commenter

NAH, ESH, YTA, NTA – confusion in judgment. Apologize OP

Birds projectile vomit acidic solution up to 5ft, dangerous hike!

Both parties criticized for climbing during nesting season

Partner fails to warn girlfriend about bird vomit, deemed YTA

Advice to communicate danger properly during hikes. Soft YTA.

YTA, but both should calm down and learn from it.

Climbing near active nesting sites is a major YTA move

A commenter questions why bird vomit ruined the hike.

Person accuses OP of not clearly warning girlfriend, YTA confirmed.

Learn about birds’ projectile abilities to avoid being AH

Defensive bird vomit causes chaos on romantic hike. NTA.

User calls out OP as YTA for described behavior.

Memorable experience with vultures triggers nausea, commenter empathizes.
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User calls out OP for being controlling and disrespectful. YTA.

Hiker criticized for disturbing wildlife during mating season. YTA.

Honesty is key, YTA. Don’t lie about defense details.
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Honesty is key. Don’t manipulate information. YTA.

A soft YTA, but maybe you’ll laugh about it one day

Player 1 (commenter) calls Player 2 (OP) YTA for not warning Girlfriend about birds’ ranged attack during hike. No replies.

Hiker criticized for not giving enough info about bird attack.

User calls out OP for endangering girlfriend’s life.

Redditor accuses BF of being TA for not warning GF.

Redditor calls out BF for prioritizing being right over empathy.

Honesty is key. YTA for withholding information from your girlfriend.

YTA for not giving necessary info, ruined her vacation

Red-faced BF should apologize with a better gift

Clear communication and explanation are crucial. YTA explained.

Redditor calls out lack of specificity in hiking, cites uncle’s injury.

User calls out YTA for unreasonable assumption about animal distance

Engaging with YTA comment and warning about bird defence mechanisms.

Hilarious mishap on romantic hike, apologize and move on

Girlfriend gets puked on by birds, BF called out for inconsideration

Miscommunication leads to bird vomit debacle, YTA according to comment.

OP accused of not properly communicating danger, labeled YTA by commenter

Warning about Fulmars’ vomit gets ignored leading to disgusting outcome YTA

Gender bias in judgement of NTA comment.

Respect wildlife and heed warnings. NTA for bird incident.

Unlucky hike ends in surprise shower, NTA for not knowing.

NTA for respecting animals, any birdwatchers in Scotland here?

Birdwatchers sympathize with romantic hike-turned-bird-puke-disaster. Mistakes were made.

Girlfriend gets puked on during hike, NTA explains bird behavior.

Girlfriend ignores warning, gets puked on by birds – NTA

Girlfriend ignores warning, gets puked on by birds. NTA’s response.

Girlfriend gets puked on by birds, BF deemed NTA.
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NTA for warning gf to stay away from birds.

Girlfriend gets puked on during hike, NTA for warning her

Be aware of local wildlife before hiking. NAH for girlfriend.

OP deemed YTA for not warning girlfriend of bird danger.

Last Updated on March 13, 2024 by Diply Social Team