We have Mocking Birds, Blue Jays, Cardinals, Carolina Wrens, Red Tail Hawks, Thrashers, Finches, Blue Jays, Humming Birds, and assorted others including those noisy Grackles. Fortunately we don't seem to have any Starlings.
We had Bluebirds in our BB house for a few years but trees got large and BB's like open spaces. I hear them occasionally so they aren't too far away.
We don't feed the birds. There is enough natural food for them.
You won't see Robins here except in late January and early February when they pass through in large flocks on their way north.
BTW, once you start feeding them you are committed. If you leave for any extended period have someone carry on for you. The birds get used to finding their food at the same location and may not be able to find it on their own when that location no longer provides.
Bird population is based on availability of food. If they are fed on a regular basis long enough,the population will increase If that source suddenly stops then there not be sufficient food for the existing population.
Nature exists on a very delicate balance.
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