Richard, a sparrow adopted by a stork family, spends his winter at the Great Lake in North Africa. Realizing he won't be able to lead his flock back North, he embarks on a journey alone. Along the way, he meets Samia and her sparrow flock, held captive by the greedy marabous under Zamano's control. The only chance for freedom is to solve a mystery and find the Great Jewel, which will require teamwork, trust, and most importantly, spork (sparrow + stork) skills.