Not far from Hadera's huge power plant, there is a magical and mysterious "gem spot", known as a "mini valley". This area, which has disappeared from the eyes of the majority, is about ten meters lower than the level of the road leading to the Pel Yam intersection. This is a puddle that forms in the rainy winter, during which the mini valley becomes a wonderful and mysterious place, but also dangerous.
What is special about this puddle?
This is a unique aquifer point, where the groundwater is particularly high. Due to the type of sand in the area that resembles the clayey sand of the prairie, the rainwater is absorbed into the ground and creates a natural and magical lake. In the first weeks of winter, the reservoir is completely clear, and then the lake is filled with mostly "Olva" algae, and you can even find a grass called "the thousand-leafed" which is quite rare to find.
The place is a well-known area for windsurfers who come to surf there due to the good conditions and deep water. On beautiful and warm winter days, Zegeho is a beautiful area for a Shabbat walk.
But be careful - do not endanger vehicles or ourselves and therefore avoid entering the water. Winter is considered dangerous and it is not recommended to enter the water in it, due to the high risk of drowning.
At the height of the season, the depth at the site reaches several meters
In the spring, when the hot sun descends, the lake dries up, and the surface of the ground is revealed - deep depressions, canals and upright walls, which until a few weeks ago were submerged under water.
The ground sediment is actually a thick and suffocating layer of algae, which turns into a huge sheet when the water level drops, which can only be walked on when the water level drops, when the algae slowly dry out in the hot sun.
death and regeneration
After the water recedes, you can see wonderful natural formations of green and white algae that have dried up. This is how the cycle of life begins - this is nature's way: death and renewal.
Therefore, today is the time to see the true beauty of the place - a land area rich in rare natural phenomena that were not seen before.
Not only nature reflects its beauty in a mini valley, but also the life in it
Ground beetles, butterflies, freshwater molluscs, nymphs, chameleons and more, are part of life in the valley species, part of the vital substrate that comes to life with the coming winter.
Therefore, despite the beauty and charm of Mini Emek, it is important to be careful and keep yourself safe. So come and get updated happily and well, but beware of dangers and don't even agree to enter the water.
The area was supposed to be an attraction for birds, but it seems to be disturbed by human factors, you don't see or hear a single bird from the road..
Thank you Muti for revealing this hidden and so magical place to us! Very interesting article and amazing photos. As always, it's fun to read and makes you want to wait for the next article!
Thank you Motti for another fascinating article that is so interesting and professional. It's a pleasure to read your articles as always. How lucky to have you
Motti Mendelsohn's article about the magical water lake near the Hadera station is an amazing and fascinating article.
Muti, your writing swept me straight to the place, I felt it in my spirit and I will get there with my body.
The photographs are mesmerizing and reflect the good reality of life.
Thank you that thanks to you I reach and dive in regions that I am not sure I will reach.
Hai Pe is trying to instill fear in the residents of Haifa. Not enough in the stressful times we live in, so there are jackals attacking people, fish biting, giant jellyfish. Nothing nice to report?
He who seeks the good, finds it
Lovely article and wonderful description, thank you.
What to write in Wise or cloud column
Hello S.G
Wise just doesn't work there due to the security situation
Contact me and I will explain to you.
Some see ugliness and some see incredible and fascinating beauty. I am among those who are fascinated by the place.
Good day for the turtles, go shopping in the pedestrian mall
and in shopping malls
hi mike
Well done for the polish.
That's right, the temptation is nature's and we are guests, every phenomenon is blessed, as long as man didn't cause it. For me, all animals are magical no matter what they are.
The pearl in question is right out of the legends
Moti,
Plim Junction or Plim and not Pel Yam Junction (also wrong on the signs on the side of the road!), because it is named after the naval company of the Palmach.
Net fix please.
This is not a winter puddle but a clear lake.
The cameras do not lie but reflect reality.
And in the summer everything is dry and ugly in many places
Muti, you are a champion. Your articles are always fascinating. Thank you for always bringing nature into my home in an interesting and magical way.
In winter it's just a puddle and in summer it's an ugly and dry place.
The beautiful photos and descriptions in the closeup make it much more than reality.
Amazing! Interesting and spectacular photos as usual
Moti the champion brings us nature like we have never seen before
Happy holiday and many thanks to all who responded.