The Woods 12-17-11

As Dave, Adventure Dog and I went for a walk in the woods today, this is what we were rewarded with!  What a beautiful creature.  I didn't have my camera, so this was the clearest my iPhone could do.  I think it might be a small gray owl (although its eyes seemed dark instead of gold), or a spotted owl (although it seemed more gray than barred brown).  If you can help identify, please comment!