The Hummingbird and The Forest Fire Story

This story is about a brave and daring hummingbird who wanted to put down a forest fire with his smallest effort. When all the animals were running in chaos, this little bird did his best to save his home. It is an inspirational story that makes us think about what the smallest efforts can do. It explains how the world can change if we do have the courage to do something unbelievable.

The Devastating Forest Fire

Once upon a time, there was a huge forest. Animals and birds live there together following the rules of nature.

The summer season was exceptionally dry that year. The water sources receded considerably. Trees and grasslands dried out making food scarce. One day, a small fire broke out in the jungle. Nobody knows the reason because the dryness made it spread and become a wild forest fire.

As the wind blew, the fire changed its direction and consumed the entire forest very fast. Many animals succumbed to the fire but the rest escaped to the edge of the forest. They were safe there as the fire had no route to follow.

The Raging Forest Fire

The Brave Hummingbird Amidst Panic

All the animals and birds were panicking witnessing their homes getting destroyed. Many have lost their family members and friends. Many were crying grief-stricken. There was the only bird that showed something that no other animal could have thought of.

It was a hummingbird, the smallest bird in the animal kingdom. He did not give up. He was determined to bring down the fire and save the forest.

He flew to the nearest almost-dried water source to fetch a drop of water within his beak and put down the fire. He flew back and forth to make his contribution to saving the home of all the animals and birds.

All Animals Were Surprised

While everyone was watching the horror of a fire consuming the forest, he kept on fetching and dropping water on the fire.

The fox spotted the hummingbird speeding to bring water. He said, “What are you doing?”

The hummingbird did not pause and replied, “I am putting down this fire.”

All the animals warned the hummingbird. They said, “Stop, little bird! You will be consumed by the fire. Your small wings will burn out. Save yourself!”

The hummingbird did not listen to anyone. He was determined to save the forest. It was his world and he was going to save it even if it required his last breath.

The Brave Hummingbird

The fox said, “If I go, the fire will burn me.” The owl said, “My beak is too small to carry water.”

The bear said, “I am helpless. I am not that fast.” It seems every animal and bird had his excuses ready and was consumed by fear.

They even tried to discourage the hummingbird but he continued.

Moral of the Fire in the Forest Story

In this story, we can see how a hummingbird made the biggest effort being the smallest of all. The moral of this Hummingbird Story Forest Fire is determination and courage. When all the animals stood still in shock, he did not lose his focus. He kept on bringing water to stop the fire, even if it was one drop at a time.

This story explains how the smallest efforts can be life-changing. All we need is the attitude to give that effort. We also should not demean others for their smallest achievements or even failures. We should encourage and join hands and do our part.

Tips for Parents

Explain this story and describe the moral. Encourage students to read Fire in the Forest Story by Norah Burke and other inspiring stories. They will learn life lessons related to determination and courage.