Some days there's nothing about, and then some mornings, like today, the dogs were nose down as soon as they jumped down from the Land Rover. As usual, the old dog was leading the way, and as his speed increased I knew that the scent must have been fresh. He headed off into the trees with the old bitch stood stock still, cocking an ear for any action. She didn't have to wait long before the tell tale yodelling came through the trees, indicating the old fella was on to something. My view was impaired by the cover, but old charlie came through the trees and through the hedgeline I was standing o