Little Trotty Wagtail. By Clare, John. Little trotty wagtail he went in the rain And tittering tottering sideways he ne'er got straight again He stooped to get a worm and looked up to catch a fly And then he flew away ere his feathers they were dry Little trotty wagtail he waddled in the mud And left his little foot marks trample where he would He waddled in the water-pudge and waggle went his tail And chirrupt up his wings to dry upon the garden rail Little trotty wagtail you nimble all about And in the dimpling water-pudge you waddle in and out Your home is nigh at hand and in the warm pigsty So little Master Wagtail I'll bid you a "Good bye"