ATLANTA — As he approaches a flock of pigeons on a downtown Atlanta sidewalk, John Lokos flaps his arms slowly to let them know he’s a friend. He pours peanuts and rice on the ground and puts his finger to his lips.
“They feel safe right now when we’re quiet,” he says, and the birds gobble up their snack.
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