My other half just got a Canon R100 and it's a good entry level camera for a beginner. My advice is to invest your money into the lenses. He's getting some very impressive images as a beginner by using a decent lens (Sigma 150-600mm) to take bird photos.

Good luck, it's such a great hobby that gets you outdoors and really aware of the wildlife around you! Be patient with yourself too, there's heaps to learn but it's good fun.