4. The Everglades are mild and pleasant from December through April, with low humidity and clear skies. Temperatures reach average highs of 77° F and lows of 53° F. As water levels drop during the dry season, large numbers of animals congregate around remnant water holes, making wildlife viewing an easy endeavor. Birding is exceptional too, as many species winter in the relative warmth of the South Florida wilds

7. Purple Gallinule