There are several versions of the name of the creek - the Alexander creek. One version mentions the Hasmonean ruler Alexander Yanai; the other is about the Arab watermelon merchant Iskander.
Agmon Hefer is a small closed lake ecosystem in the centre of the country. Migratory birds stop here. At the specially arranged points along the park paths, you can watch and hear the noise of pelicans, the chirping of cranes, and even the high flights of storks. The best time to see the wonders of nature is dawn.