Thanks for your input so far; I appreciate it! Just topped-off the feeder again, since I'm heading out to the NOMAD festival. So far, just the 4 types of birds I mentioned. The seed I got 1st is rather gourmet--8 lbs for $9. I may try other kinds & see what the birds think. I notice that the chickadees are throwing all the cracked corn onto the deck. The larger or more timid birds seem to be eating there! I'm getting a kick out of the blue jays. They are too big for the perches, but have figured out how to perch sideways on the bracket holding the feeder & are big enough to still reach the feeding holes. So far, no squirrels. I'll report back later.

best,

Barbara