>>4305765I would lean toward a last generation APS-C dslr from canon or nikon. The jump to mirrorless is great but I'd rather have an excellent dslr than a budget mirrorless, and lens selection will be much more affordable. Remember that the lens is far more important than the body. Here's what I would buy with no other gear and $1000 to spend:
>Canon 7D ii - $300https://www.ebay.com/itm/186401075207>Sigma 100-400 - $460https://www.ebay.com/itm/355636516198>Tamron 35 1.8 - $300https://www.ebay.com/itm/296340152541overall $1060. You could also get the canon ef 35 f/2. Anyway this would give you great reach for birding and an awesome walk-around lens for family stuff.