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Macaw Moments Guests Can’t Stop Talking About

At Calm Chaos Maple Bay, every stay comes with a little wild magic — and a lot of personality. Meet our four feathered co‑hosts: Bo Bo, Blu, Scarlet, and Mango. They photobomb, whistle, walk the forest trails, and occasionally outsmart the cats. It’s not just where you stay — it’s who you meet.

While we are on that subject, there are also 5 very cool Co-Host cats that roam the property. We still haven't figured out who's boss, the parrots or the Macaws - but they all seem to figure it out. Cool Cats Of Calm Chaos

For the full Macaw - Cat Q & A page Meet the Co Hosts of Calm Chaos 

Two macaws in the foreground with a deer in the meadow at Calm Chaos

🦜 Tango (Bo Bo) — The Charmer

Species: Rare Catalyna Macaw • Age: 28

Vibe: Confident, flirty, photogenic.

Bo Bo has been with us since he was a chick — and he knows he’s a showstopper. When guests visit, he leans into every compliment like a celebrity on the red carpet, flashing those technicolor feathers for the camera.

“Bo Bo looked straight into my lens like he’d modeled before. I swear he winked.” — Guest, Summer 2024
Bo Bo the Catalyna macaw showing off his colors
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💙 Blu — The Comeback King

Species: Blue & Gold Macaw • Age: 57

Vibe: Wise, witty, lovable.

Blu’s story is one of pure resilience. After a rough start in life, he’s thriving in the fresh Maple Bay air — and he’s part of Calm Chaos’s most colourful couple with Bo Bo. Expect perfectly timed squawks and head tilts that steal every scene.

“Blu followed us around during breakfast — he made us laugh the entire time.” — Guest, Fall 2023
Blu the blue‑and‑gold macaw perched beside guests

❤️ Scarlet — The Mischief Queen

Species: Scarlet Macaw • Age: Rescue (28 years with us)

Vibe: Fearless, dramatic, full of surprises.

Scarlet is famous for her “ambush corners” — her favorite game is hiding until one of our farm cats or an unsuspecting human wanders too close. She’s the embodiment of Calm Chaos: a bit wild, totally unforgettable.

“Scarlet runs the show. You haven’t lived until you’ve been outsmarted by a parrot.” — Guest, 2025
Scarlet the scarlet macaw peeking from a perch, ready for playful mischief

💚 Mango — The Gentle Soul

Species: Military Macaw • Age: 28

Vibe: Sweet, calm, curious.

Mango is the heart of the flock — a morning walker who joins us on forest strolls, taking in the dew, sunlight, and occasional deer sighting. She’s happiest exploring the trails or sitting quietly while guests sip coffee nearby.

“Our morning walk with Mango at the Duncan Farmers Market felt like something out of a movie.” — Guest, 2024
Mango the military macaw on a morning forest walk

📸 Moments You’ll Remember

Our guest hosts never cease to amaze and entertain. 

Macaw photobomb during morning coffee
Bo Bo’s red‑carpet pose during coffee in town.
Forest walk with Mango
Mango’s daily forest walk.
Scarlet peeking around a corner
Scarlet’s playful “ambush corners.”
Blu perched with a guest
Blu charming the garden crowd.
Bo and Blu co hosts work the Duncan Farmer's market.
Blu and Bo working the Duncan Farmer's Market.
Mango the macaw perched with a guest in the early AM
Mango hanging with guests after breakfast.
Mango the macaw perched with a guest in the early AM
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Bo Blu and Pip enjoying a summer evening.
Summer evening in the garden

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