Off topic: it’s been a number of years since I shot with a DSLR (had kids, found I always used my phone since it was with me and travelled far less for far different reasons). I have totally missed the mirrorless wave. I’d like to jump back in.

I used to enjoy Nikon DSLRs, but second hand knowledge has led me to believe Nikon really fell behind Canon and Sony and that I should look to a Sony Alpha now.

Any recommendations out there, or suggestions about pros and cons of where the different brands shine these days?

Context: I don’t shoot video, enjoy shooting primarily still scenery but would love to get into animal photography now that I live in the mountains. I used to do a lot of night photos, Milky Way, etc.