Picture this: you and your significant other are on a romantic getaway in Scotland, bonding over your shared love for hiking and rock climbing. ️ ♀️ You come across some adorable nesting Fulmar birds and, being the knowledgeable partner that you are, you give a brief warning to stay away from the chicks. But, what if you didn’t mention the birds’ not-so-cute defense mechanism? Let’s dive into this messy situation and find out who’s really at fault here.
♂️ Rock Climbing Adventure in Scotland

A Warning About Fulmar Birds

The Gross Defense Mechanism

The Unfortunate Encounter

The Aftermath

More Than Once…

The Stench

The Blame Game

My Defense

Her Argument

️ Vacation Ruined

My Thoughts

So, Who’s at Fault?

A Puking Bird Dilemma: Who’s to Blame?
Our adventurous couple finds themselves in a sticky situation when the girlfriend gets too close to a nest of Fulmar chicks, despite her boyfriend’s warning. Little did she know, these birds have a nasty defense mechanism: projectile vomiting! After getting a face full of bird puke, she’s understandably upset and blames her boyfriend for not warning her about the gross danger. He argues that he didn’t want to scare her and thought his warning was enough. Now, their vacation is ruined, and they’re left wondering who’s really at fault in this puke-tastic predicament. ♂️ ️ Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
OP is YTA for not warning girlfriend about bird defense mechanism

Accusation of breaking law and endangering girlfriend while rock climbing

Outdoor warning leads to NAH judgement and bird attack caution.

Common sense rules of nature overlooked on bird-watching trip.

NTA. Clear warning given about bird nest; distance understood.
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Respect nature, don’t climb on nesting sites
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Proper warning about ‘near’ could have saved girlfriend from puke

Responsible hiker avoids aggressive birds, NTA in this situation

Communication is key: Setting clear expectations can avoid mishaps

Communication and research are key to avoiding misunderstandings.

NTA, but communication and research could have avoided incident.

NTA defends girlfriend’s bird puke incident, warns of bird defense mechanisms.

Navigating a bird-puke situation: who’s the a-hole here?

Blaming the birds won’t solve anything, NTA handled it well

Rock-climbing mishap leads to bird vomit disaster.

Being defensive birds, NTA assumes physical attack, but only puked on.

Girlfriend gets puked on by birds, but warned beforehand. NTA

NTA- Common sense prevails over confronting animal’s young

NTA warns girlfriend, but she’s attacked by birds anyway

Climbing near nesting birds? Both TA. Scotland has alternatives.

Respect nature: NTA warned gf not to disturb birds

NTA: Girlfriend could have done her own research ♂️

Stay away from nesting birds! NTA did the right thing

Bird vomit omission: ESH/NAH. Important info not relayed to girlfriend

Trip organizer called out for lack of responsibility towards wildlife

Angry birds defend nest, couple gets puked on. ESH!

Consideration for nature when rock climbing near nesting birds
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Withholding important safety info from girlfriend – YTA

NAH, ESH, YTA, NTA? No judgement, just apologize OP

TIFU by not researching the birds before rock climbing

Climbing during nesting season = stress on birds. ESH.

Partner fails to properly warn girlfriend of bird’s defensive regurgitation. YTA

Advise of danger properly. Soft YTA

YTA should have been honest. GF may have overreacted.

Climbing near active nesting sites? YTA. Also, birds projectile vomit

Curious commenter questions why bird puke ruined a vacation

Climber gets called out for not warning girlfriend about danger

Learn about projectile birds and avoid being an AH

Defensive bird puke ruins rock climbing trip, NTA for warning

User calls out YTA in a climbing story.

Memories of bird vomit tied to smell are horrific.
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User calls out OP for mistreating girlfriend during bird incident

Rock-climbing near young chicks? YTA for disturbing the wildlife

Honesty is key in any relationship
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Honesty is key. Don’t underestimate your partner

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

Gamer-speak meets bird vomit in hilarious YTA comment.

Should’ve been honest, YTA. ♂️

OP should have been more responsible. YTA

Red-faced rock climber called out for lack of warning ♂️ ♂️

Redditor accuses someone of being a bad teacher to girlfriend

Honesty is the best policy. YTA for withholding information

OP’s failure to disclose crucial information ruined girlfriend’s vacation

Red-faced boyfriend owes girlfriend an apologetic gift for bird incident

Clear communication is key! YTA for not explaining consequences

User expresses concern for girlfriend’s safety during rock climbing.

YTA accused of not understanding animal behavior and endangerment.

Girlfriend gets puked on by birds, commenter says YTA for not warning

Apologize and move on, but it’s a hilarious story

Girlfriend gets puked on by birds, commenter calls YTA

GF angry after bird vomit incident, commenter calls out OP’s mistake.

Not explaining the real danger to your girlfriend is YTA

Beware of Fulmars – YTA for underestimating their grossness

Gender bias in judgement? NTA for warning about birds.

Respect wildlife warnings, NTA warns girlfriend about angry birds.

TIL birds can puke up to 15ft. NTA for not knowing

NTA OP, animal safety is important! Also, Scotland is beautiful

Bird-watching couple empathizes with bird-puked girlfriend. Mistakes were made.

Girlfriend gets puked on by angry birds, internet reacts

Curiosity killed the girlfriend… and got her puked on

Stay away from wildlife or face the consequences!

Girlfriend mad at boyfriend for bird vomit on rock-climbing trip.
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NTA for warning girlfriend, she ignored it and got puked on

Girlfriend gets puked on by birds, commentator says NTA

Advice on researching local wildlife before outdoor activities.

YTA: Withholding info about the danger of birds was wrong.
