My Bird's choice classic bird feeder has been truly welcomed by a wide variety of birds in my front yard since I put it out there. I have two other bird feeders that are smaller that the squirrel actually gets in and sits down and has a meal. This classic feeder is mounted on a pole and is actually squirrel proof. It holds 5 lb of mixed bird seed. It is very durable and it has a baked enamel coated steel cover that will last for years. I have really enjoyed watching the birds gather around my new bird feeder.