Kill the bird, because bird combat is good practice for the fighting dragons
Before you can make any motion toward the bird, it flies through the barred window that's been in front of you the whole time, and into the next room. Dang!
Look through the bars and check to see whether the bird has any means of escape over there. If not, engage in psychological warfare with that feathery little fellow to lure him back into this room!
Use the handle end of your spatula to pick the lock
Take your trusty magic salt out of your chef hat and use it to melt the iron bars and proceed to the next room, chasing the bird.
Look through the bars and check to see whether the bird has any means of escape over there. If not, engage in psychological warfare with that feathery little fellow to lure him back into this room!
Pull a key out of your pocket and open the door.