Once again my old(er) cocker proved her worth.
I was beating today, and, as usual, when the drive finished, I asked one of the pickers-up if there were any birds still to pick.
There was a hen pheasant (runner).
I sent my dog into the area where the bird had been marked down, and left her to it, the cover being so thick, that there was no chance of seeing the dog.
Within five minutes, she was back with the runner.
Bare in mind, this shoot charges £40/bird. Finding one lost bird. pays for my day, and then some.
Without doubt, the best dog that I have owned.
Steve.