The birds in snowland

We cleared a space in seven-inch deep snow and put out a tray of breadcrumbs and seeds and a plastic container of water for the birds. We also had to clear the openings in each of the bird feeders. At first, the birds didn't know what to make of it. First on the scene was the brave robin who had his pick of the delicacies on offer. Then came the blackbird, looking lost in an Arctic scene. The magpie has made several passes over the tray but still hasn't had the nerve to come down and feed. The starlings and wood pigeons haven't even tried, and are raiding the bird feeders instead.