13 of 43 destinations scored for wildlife are prime in February — 80 or better on conditions alone. Highest: Big Sur & Monterey (90), Everglades National Park (90), Hawaiʻi, the Big Island (90). In January 14 are prime; in March, 14.
Every destination scoring 55 or better for wildlife in February, highest first. Ties are listed alphabetically.
Most places have one or two months that are genuinely better — and a booking moment that comes a lot earlier than the trip. I’ll write when one of those is coming up. No schedule, no filler.
Somewhere missing from the list? Write to info@pennyswindow.com and I’ll score it.