First off I like the "pun" in the title!
I do do graphic design : )
I agree, the type color does not work that well with the sky color. If you really want the blood-red in the type, then I'd try one of these workarounds:
--create a mask and lighten the blue tones of the sky without changing the birds
--use either a black or white drop-shadow under the type
--change the type to black or white, with a red drop-shadow |